Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Sitka, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sitka, Alaska is 35.9% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,949 in Sitka, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sitka, Alaska is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Sitka
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Sitka, AK
Compared to Grand Forks, Sitka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher